Black YA Writers Personal Retreat

Black YA Writers Personal Retreat

Come join us at the Highlights Foundation campus for a writing retreat. This long weekend is designed to allow you to focus on your writing and soak up the creativity granted to us through nature

There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day.  The Highlights Foundation campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, and gorgeous sunsets as the campus is surrounded by nature and farms. This setting is sure to ignite your creativity and inspire you well beyond the retreat experience.

Check-In/Check-Out Information:

You may check into your lodging any time after 3pm on arrival day.  If you arrive prior to 3pm, you may enjoy the grounds and various work and gathering places around the facility as your room is being prepared. The first meal on campus will be appetizers at 5:30pm and dinner at 6:00pm.  If you arrive late, we can save dinner for you.

Lunch on the final day of your stay is included, but we ask that you check out of your lodging by 11am. You are welcome to leave your packed bags by the door of your room/cabin while you enjoy lunch and say your goodbyes. Housekeeping may enter your room during this period to begin cleaning and prepping for our next guests.  Thank you for your consideration.

Lodging Information:
Your group will be assigned a room in our lodge. Lodging is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please review our Getting Here guide to plan your travel to our retreat center.

There is free parking on site if you drive.

Although the Highlights Foundation will no longer offer shuttle service in 2025, we are happy to provide you with a list of third-party transportation options from area airports and bus stations. You may read more about this service and find options on our Getting Here page).